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QCDD Exam Preparation

Course
ELECTRICAL DISCIPLINE

Mohammad Elzeiny
PMP, LEED AP, PQP, MMUP / UPDA
M.Sc., B.SC (Hons)
 QCDD Electrical

Exam

Sample Questions
Inspection of Fire Alarm system is

A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Semiannually
D. Annually

Answer is D: Annually
Frequent inspection of Heat detector is

A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Semiannually
D. Annually

Answer is C: semiannually
What is the definition for EPSS – Level 2 ?

 Answer is : EPSS systems carry loads “less critical to

human life and safety” (4.4.2).
ANSI/UL 2678 standard is applicable for

A. Fire Alarm System

B. Central station alarm

C. Smoke detectors

D. Electrical safety

Answer is C
Testing of heat detector is

A. Monthly

B. Quarterly

C. Semiannually

D. Annually

Answer is D: Annually
Visual inspection of zone control valve is

A. Monthly

B. Quarterly

C. Semiannually

D. Annually

Answer is C: semiannually
Testing of fire alarm sound is

A. Monthly

B. Quarterly

C. Semiannually

D. Annually

Answer is A: Monthly
Enclosure for standby generator should be ,

A. 1.5 -hour FRR

B. 2.0 -hour FRR

C. 1.0 -hour FRR

D. 3.0 -hour FRR

Answer is C
EPSS Class 2 system must be able to run at its full-
rated output without refueling for

A. 1.5 -hour

B. 2.0 -hour

C. 1.0 -hour

D. 3.0 -hour

Answer is B
Testing of fire alarm boxer is

A. Monthly

B. Quarterly

C. Semiannually

D. Annually

Answer is D: Annually
 Testing of smoke detectors is

A. Monthly

B. Quarterly

C. Semiannually

D. Annually

Answer is D: Annually
Testing of Audible device is

A. Monthly

B. Quarterly

C. Semiannually

D. Annually

Answer is D: Annually
What is the definition for EPSS – Level 1 ?

 Answer is : EPSS systems provide power where failure

would result in “loss of human life or serious injuries”
(4.4.1).
 Visual inspection of audible device is

A. Monthly

B. Quarterly

C. Semiannually

D. Annually

Answer is C: semiannually
NFPA code used in emergency electrical system is

A. NFPA 10

B. NFPA 13

C. NFPA 14

D. NFPA 70

Answer is D: NFPA 70
Before starting work at site, the major factor has to be
checked is?

A. Access to site (EFE)

B. Storage of Water, tools & equipments

C. Safety

D. Approval from MMUP / Civil / Defense etc.

Answer is D
Prevent the spread of smoke inside the ducts and fire
resistance rating from room to room:

A. Control damper

B. Splitter damper

C. Fire dumper

D. Volume dumper

Answer is C
Detector used to detect the Fire from gases

A. Smoke Detector

B. Heat Detector

C. Gas Detector

D. Flame Detector

Answer is C
Uses of Detector rise of heat

A. Smoke Detector

B. Heat Detector

C. Flame Detector

D. None of above

Answer is B
Minimum lux required for building in emergency case is
1.1 lux, what is the average

A. 10.8 lux

B. 9.2 lux

C. 5.0 lux

D. 3.2 lux

Answer is A
After fire alarm testing, which of the following systems
shall return to its functional operation

A. HVAC System

B. Fire Suppression

C. Emergency Lighting System

D. All of the above

Answer is D
Inspection Records, are valid for

A. 6 months

B. 1 year

C. 1 month

D. 2 weeks

Answer is A
The enclosures of Fire Command Center is:

A. 1.5 hr Fire rated

B. 2 hr Fire rated

C. 1 hr Fire rated

D. 3 hr Fire rated

Answer is B
For residential building, occupant load is

A. 2.0 m2/person

B. 15 m2/person

C. 18.6 m2/person

D. 45.6 m2/person

Answer is C